State and National Award Winning Staff, Schools & Students

December 1, 2020

Alice Williams Named Delaware Educational Support Professional of the Year

Alice Williams, a senior administrative secretary from Christina School District’s Jennie E. Smith Elementary School, is the state’s first Delaware Educational Support Professional of the Year (EPSY). Secretary of Education Susan Bunting surprised Alice by presenting her with the award at her school.

McVey Elementary School Named

National ESEA Distinguished School

“We are so proud of the hard work, dedication and consistent determination on developing a love for reading in their students by the Faculty and Staff of McVey Elementary. They have truly shown that it takes a team of caring people to breed success in students,” said Dr. Dan Shelton, Superintendent of Schools.

Keene Elementary School Receives

Phase 4 DE-PBS Recognition

The Department of Education and Delaware Positive Behavior Support Project is pleased to recognize William B. Keene’s efforts to enhance school climate, positive behavior and social-emotional competencies and for building teams in the use of data, establishing systems and utilizing best practices to meet desired outcomes.

Wilson Elementary School

3rd Grader Wins National Poster Contest

Wilson Elementary School third-grader Addison R. was named as the overall winner for the 2020 National Children's Dental Health Month Poster Contest. In addition to Addison's award, bookmarks of her winning poster will be presented to the school.

Upcoming Meetings & Events

Bancroft Construction Planning Meeting to be Held December 1

Christina families and community are invited to hear more about the new learning environment planned for The Bancroft School. The public is encouraged to provide input for the innovative teaching and learning spaces that will benefit generations of Wilmington families. This is the initial meeting to provide an overview of the planned state-of-the-art facility.